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Maclean's Ranks U of G Among Top Universities
Guelph places second in reputation, fourth overall
The University of Guelph continues to be one of Canada's top universities, according to the annual Maclean's rankings released last week. U of G placed second in reputation and fourth overall among comprehensive universities.
"I'm pleased that we've been able to maintain our level of excellence despite some turbulent economic times," says president Alastair Summerlee. "Our continued placement among the nation's top schools is proof of how hard our University community has worked together to address challenges and preserve the quality of the Guelph educational experience."
The annual Maclean's university issue includes two different surveys: an overall ranking of institutions and a reputational survey. Universities are divided into three categories:
medical/doctoral, primarily undergraduate and comprehensive (a significant amount of research activity and a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs).
In the comprehensive university rankings, British Columbia's Simon Fraser University was first, the University of Victoria was second, and the University of Waterloo was third. Guelph was ranked No. 1 in total research dollars among comprehensive universities.
In the reputational survey, U of G was ranked second overall and second in each of four categories: highest quality, most innovative, leaders of tomorrow and best overall.
The reputational ranking is based on surveys from several hundred people across the country, including CEOs of major Canadian corporations, high school counsellors and academic administrators.
"As always, it's gratifying that the nation's business and education leaders keep giving us such high marks and positive feedback," says Summerlee.